Welcome to our watershed
Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed
A watershed is an area of land that drains (or sheds) water into a body of water such as a creek, wetland, or lake. The Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) is a special unit of government that protects the watersheds of Riley Creek, Purgatory Creek, and Bluff Creek through:
- Protection and improvement of water resources
- Partnering with local communities
- Public engagement
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 25
12:00am - 11:59pm
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Friday, October 25
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Friday, November 22
12:00am - 11:59pm
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August 2, 2024
Bonnie Nelson Appointed to RPBCWD Board of Managers, Jill Crafton Reappointed
Nelson and Crafton’s appointments fill two of the five seats that comprise the RPBCWD Board of Managers. Four managers are appointed by the Hennepin County Commissioners and one by the Carver County Commissioners. Managers serve three-year terms. Three other seats appointed by Hennepin County were not up for appointment this year.
50 years of watershed history
Since 1969, the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District has partnered with its communities to protect, manage and restore local water resources. Take a trip through our history, and explore the ways that local residents, organizations and government partners have shaped the waters of this community!
